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Antioxidant-Rich Berries Thwart Alzheimer’s: Berry Good for the Mind

May 29, 2015 11:12AM

All kinds of berries protect brain cells from Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

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An Avocado a Day Keeps Bad Cholesterol Away: Reduces Risk of Artery Hardening

May 29, 2015 11:12AM

Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL), known as “bad cholesterol”, was reduced by 60 percent when overweight adults added an avocado to a moderate-fat diet.

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Stroke Risk Rises with Two Drinks a Day: Alcohol Increases Chances During Middle-Age Years

May 29, 2015 11:12AM

Having two drinks a day in one’s 50s and 60s increases the risk of stroke by a third and lowers the age at which it occurs, Swedish researchers have found.

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Watering Your Garden

Jun 27, 2012 07:05PM ● By By Louise Schaefer

Summer is the time to enjoy the full bloom of gardens and landscapes. Unfortunately the summer heat and unpredictable rainfall in our area may require human intervention to keep many plants thriving thoughout the summer. Summer watering can be looked at as a chore or as the perfect time for gardeners to connect to their hobby in a meaningful way.

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The Miracle of Lehigh Gap

Apr 09, 2012 09:35AM ● By Beth Davis

In the late 1990s, The Wildlife Information Center’s Board of Directors began making a plan to acquire a parcel of land—perhaps a small farm—on which to build an education center and research facility. After attempting to purchase several properties, board member, Grant White, had an idea. Why not purchase land on a federal Superfund site (any land in the United States that has been contaminated by hazardous waste and identified by the Environmental Protection Agency) and turn it into a public nature park at Lehigh Gap?

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Grow Organic, Non-GMO, Real Food Now

Feb 29, 2012 07:10PM

It happens every spring. Seed racks bulging with brightly colored packets of vegetables and herbs seem to grow up almost overnight from floors in grocery stores, nurseries and home improvement centers. Perky green seedlings appear next--tomatoes, peppers, broccoli, zucchini, basil—everything a winter-weary soul could want.

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Backyard Gardening: How to Get a Lot From Your Plot

Jul 01, 2010 03:00AM ● By Barbara Pleasant

Whether this is your first year growing a kitchen garden or your thumb glows green from years of use, it’s possible to quickly turn dreams of bountiful organic harvests into a reality.

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